Tag Archives: Kefir
Kefir Grape Juice Recipe
Kefir Grape Juice Makes 3 cups A few well-rinsed dairy kefir grains added to diluted juice makes a sweet, tart, slightly fizzy, and ultra-refreshing lacto-fermented, kefir grape juice. This recipe calls for store-bought organic Concord grape juice, but if you … Continue reading
Kefirs: How to Make Dairy-Based Kefirs, ‘Krauts, and Juices
Kefir Workshop: Dairy-Based Kefirs, ‘Krauts, and Juices Dairy-based kefir grains are one of the easiest, most reliable methods of culturing milk, sauerkraut, and fruit juice. In this free workshop you will learn how and why to make dairy kefir, and … Continue reading
Lacto-Fermented Raspberry Orange Drink
Lacto-Fermented Raspberry Orange Drink Makes about 3 quarts Oregon’s warm summer days have me craving the tart and salty lacto-fermented juice drinks in Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. Here is my version of Sally … Continue reading
Garlic Ranch Dressing Recipe
Garlic Ranch Dressing Makes ¾ cup A thick, spicy dressing and dip for the array of vegetables appearing at your table this summer! I include raw garlic in the recipe for a bit of the heat that I miss-out on … Continue reading
Consulting with Dori
Lately, I’ve been asked about consultations, so thought I’d let you all know that I am available! I’ve put together this page to keep all of the info in one place. Click here to find-out all of the details. I … Continue reading
Herbal Super-Foods Smoothie Recipe
Herbal Super-Foods Smoothie Makes 3 ½ cups Berries, homemade kefir, and an abundance of locally-grown and organic super-foods – it’s my favorite way to start the day! 1 ½ cups high-quality kefir 2 large egg yolks, from pastured hens … Continue reading
Kefir Sauerkraut Recipe
Kefir Sauerkraut Makes about 1 quart Dairy kefir grains can be used to make quick and consistently delicious cultured sauerkraut. The kefir grains act as a starter culture for the cabbage, the ‘kraut ferments for just 2-3 days, and … Continue reading
Fermented Beverages: Homemade Probiotics and Multi-Vitamins
Considering their array of health benefits, it’s no wonder people are looking for ways to introduce fermented foods into their diets. Basic fermentation involves creating conditions where beneficial bacteria (probiotics) thrive. It may sound complex, but it is actually simple … Continue reading
Kefir Recipe
Kefir Makes about one quart Simple and forgiving kefir is one of the most ancient and prized cultured milks. It’s made with a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (s.c.o.b.y) commonly called a kefir grain (though it isn’t a grain). … Continue reading




